Key performance

60 ch
Power
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498 cc
Displacement
18.0 L
Fuel capacity
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Technical specifications

Changements 2000 2004
Displacement
499 cc 498 cc
Power
40.0 ch @ 9800 tr/min (29.2 kW) 60.0 ch @ 9800 tr/min (43.8 kW)
Torque
47.0 Nm @ 8500 tr/min 46.1 Nm @ 8500 tr/min
Engine type
In-line four, four-stroke Twin, four-stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Compression ratio
10.8:1
Bore × stroke
74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor. keihin CV34 X 2
Valve timing
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication
wet sump
Ignition
transistorised
Starter
Electric
Clutch
wet plate
Front brakes
Dual disc Double disc
Seat height
775.00 mm
Fuel capacity
18.00 L
Dry weight
179.00 kg 178.00 kg

Engine

Displacement
498 cc
Power
60.0 ch @ 9800 tr/min (43.8 kW)
Torque
46.1 Nm @ 8500 tr/min
Engine type
Twin, four-stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Compression ratio
10.8:1
Bore × stroke
74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor. keihin CV34 X 2
Valve timing
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication
wet sump
Ignition
transistorised
Starter
Electric

Chassis

Gearbox
6-speed
Final drive
Chain   (final drive)
Clutch
wet plate

Brakes

Front brakes
Double disc
Rear brakes
Single disc

Dimensions

Fuel capacity
18.00 L
Dry weight
178.00 kg

Indicators & positioning

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Volumetric power
120.5 ch/L
In category Sport touring · 249-996cc displacement (1318 motorcycles compared)
Power 60 ch Top 76%
29 ch median 79 ch 115 ch

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